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ME LD2162

ME LD2162: An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions Verified

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An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions

AI Summary

LD2162 is a Maine bill aimed at regulating children's access to AI chatbots and social AI companions. Specific provisions will be verified with the full bill text.

Business Impact

If you operate AI chatbots for children in Maine, you must implement access restrictions by [date] or face penalties.

State
Maine
Bill Number
LD2162
Status
Enacted
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026
Last Verified
May 29, 2026
Data Updated
May 29, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Healthcare

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What This Means

LD2162 seeks to regulate children's access to AI chatbots and social AI companions in Maine, with specific provisions pending verification.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)

Name Role District
Sponsor SD-031
Sponsor HD-151
Sponsor HD-131
Sponsor HD-117
Sponsor HD-102

Roll Call Votes

H · Enactment - Emer RC #803 · Apr 9, 2026
104 Yea 43 Nay 3 Other Passed ✓
S · Accept Report 'a' Ought To Pass As Amended RC #932 · Apr 9, 2026
20 Yea 14 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓

Amendments (3)

House: C-A (H-1002) Adopted
House: C-C (H-1004) Adopted
House: C-B (H-1003) Adopted

Compliance Checklist

Implement age verification processes for AI chatbot access
Who: Developers and providers of AI chatbots
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Ensure content appropriateness for minors
Who: Developers and providers of social AI companions
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined

Full Legal Analysis

LD2162, titled 'An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions,' is a legislative proposal. Specific provisions are to be verified against the full bill text.

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